Janice D. Schakowsky

Representative · IL-9 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 1999

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Janice D. Schakowsky

Representative · IL-9 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 1999

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

611 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 9990 · Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9944 · TPS Review Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9898 · Transportation for Reentry Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9874 · Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 9816 · MOMMIES Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9809 · Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9808 · No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9803 · Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9736 · Stop CHEATERS Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Res. 1432 · Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the freeze on State-based Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9712 · Mamas First Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9699 · Drug Deal Disclosure Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Con.Res. 112 · Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9688 · High Court Gift Ban Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1417 · Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors 4 years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1405 · Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1402 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9544 · Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9540 · Community Housing Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9458 · Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9457 · Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9448 · Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

611 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 9990 · Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9944 · TPS Review Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9898 · Transportation for Reentry Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9874 · Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 9816 · MOMMIES Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9809 · Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9808 · No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9803 · Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9736 · Stop CHEATERS Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Res. 1432 · Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the freeze on State-based Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9712 · Mamas First Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9699 · Drug Deal Disclosure Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Con.Res. 112 · Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9688 · High Court Gift Ban Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1417 · Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors 4 years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1405 · Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1402 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9544 · Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9540 · Community Housing Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9458 · Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9457 · Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9448 · Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.